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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in elearning technology enable learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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